Opportunity

SAM #N3220526R6049

Time Charter of Two U.S. Flag Tugs for Harbor Support at Naval Base Guam

Buyer

MSC Norfolk

Posted

July 16, 2026

Respond By

August 13, 2026

Identifier

N3220526R6049

NAICS

488330, 532411, 483114, 488390

This opportunity is a major time charter procurement for tug services at Naval Base Guam, led by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) under the U.S. Navy. - Government Buyer: - Military Sealift Command (MSC), Commercial Service Acquisition, MSC Norfolk - Products/Services Requested: - Charter of two U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant tugboats for harbor support and ship handling - Services include towing, mooring, berthing, docking, emergency support, pilot transfers, and line handling - Contract covers a 59-month period (one firm year plus four option years) - Each tug must: - Be at least 110 feet in length - Provide a minimum 100,000 lbs forward bollard pull - Be equipped with firefighting systems and modern communications - Be available 24/7 with rapid response times - Meet U.S. Coast Guard regulations and insurance requirements - Notable Requirements: - Vessels must be U.S. flag and fully Jones Act compliant - Detailed crew, security, and contingency planning required - Firm fixed price daily rates with pass-through reimbursable fuel costs - Additional after-hours services billable as needed - No specific OEMs or vessel manufacturers are named in the solicitation - The procurement includes detailed technical, crew, and wage determination attachments

Description

MSC requests two U.S. flag, Jones Act compliant, tugs to provide harbor support services and ship handling at Naval Base Guam, GU.

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